El República Dominicana * The most popular sport is baseball. More than 500 Dominicans have played key roles professionally in the United States. * Santo Domingo, the capital, was established in 1496. It is home to the first hospital and university in North or South America. * The dance, the merengue, was invented here. * Religion is very important here. The majority of Dominicans are Catholic and the D. R. is the only country with a bible on its flag. * Humpback whales migrate to the D.R. in January and stay in the Samaná Bay until March.
* The most popular sport is baseball. More than 500 Dominicans have played key roles professionally in the United States.
* Santo Domingo, the capital, was established in 1496. It is home to the first hospital and university in North or South America.
* The dance, the merengue, was invented here.
* Religion is very important here. The majority of Dominicans are Catholic and the D. R. is the only country with a bible on its flag.
* Humpback whales migrate to the D.R. in January and stay in the Samaná Bay until March.
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